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I am a photographer based in Buffalo, NY passionate about creating a mixture of traditional and documentary-style wedding images that focus on genuine human connection, real moments and details that help tell a unique story. When portraits are needed, I'll provide lightly-guided poses for you with a more organic approach, resulting in images that are simple and timeless. And for the remainder of the day, I'll blend in to the background and document your moments as they happen naturally. At the end of the day, my goal is to provide joyful, heartfelt images that will bring you all the feels and be cherished by loved ones for generations to come.

If all of this speaks to you, I invite you to check out more of my work on my website (www.dawnmgibsonphotography.com), or say hello to get a conversation started!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of Dawn M Gibson Photography

Jonathan
Jonathan Sent on 12/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Dawn is the best!

Not only is Dawn an incredible photographer, she is so kind and so genuine! Her wedding knowledge and positive attitude made us feel so relaxed and confident that we would get all of the pictures we wanted while sticking to our day-of timeline. And oh my, the photos turned out fantastic! We could not be happier with how they turned out, and we are so grateful we had Dawn by our side documenting such an important moment in our lives.
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Julie Sent on 11/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding photographer!

If Dawn is available for your wedding date, you should consider yourself lucky and book her ASAP! Dawn was by far the best “vendor” we worked with and the most important choice we made for our wedding! She was pivotal in keeping the day running smoothly and is extremely organized, prepared, but also fun and enjoyable to be around. She doesn’t make photos feel like a chore even when you have lots of shots to get and aren’t comfortable in front of a camera. She also has such an amazing eye and takes absolutely breathtaking photos. There is truly no one in WNY with her level of talent. We are so glad we booked Dawn and will use her for all future life events!
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L P Sent on 11/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer in Buffalo!

When we were looking for a photographer we we’re very adamant about finding someone who could capture genuine moments. Dawn went above and beyond and provided us with the most authentic, natural, and breathtaking photos. She is clearly passionate about her craft and has an amazing attention to detail. Dawn captured the most magical moments that we know have for a lifetime. We could not be more impressed with her quality, professionalism, and just all around genuine soul.
Jane
Jane Sent on 11/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent 🤍

Dawns pictures came out so amazing! There were so many options to choose from all better the next! I can’t thank her enough for capturing our special day 🤍from the first meeting we had to sending over our final gallery she was great through it all and would definitely recommend her and can’t wait to use her in the future again!
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Emily Sent on 07/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional quality and thoughtful approach

Words cannot express how incredibly talented Dawn is as a photographer… and how wonderful and thoughtful she is as a person.

We hired Dawn about 2 years ago to do a family photoshoot with our teenage boys and parents for a 60th wedding anniversary gift. The photos exceeded our expectations to capture the love in our blended family.

Fast-forward to today—and Dawn just finished shooting our wedding at the same family cabin in Burt, NY. Dawn was an integral part of the planning process, helping us craft a detailed schedule so we were intentional about capturing the most important moments and shots with family and friends. (We also used this schedule to align all of our vendors for the day.) We just got our photo previews last night… which brought tears to our eyes. The photos are beyond perfect and stunning. Each moment captured feels so intimate, personal and magical. We will cherish these photos forever. Dawn is simply the best and we highly recommend her.
Casey
Casey Sent on 06/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Dawn is amazing.

Dawn is not only an amazing photographer, but WONDERFUL human. She was kind, thoughtful, and had great ideas for photos. She was also a pro at directing people for larger group photos, which isn't easy! I am a designer by trade, and Dawn's attention to detail in addition to her ability to find wonderful angles, compositions, and photos put her work over the top! Can't say enough great things about her, and the quality and service that she offers. 11/10 all day!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 02/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Incredibly Impressed

I can not say enough good things about Dawn! Her passion for this shone through the entire day! She is not only a photographer, she was like a wedding concierge! She took care of anything I needed, from planning out a timeline for the entire day, to carrying my things all day, and making sure we left no stone un-turned! She was amazing! I highly highly recommend her!
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Jane Sent on 02/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

She nailed it!

Dawn is fabulous!. She spent time to understand our goals and provided keen insight to help make the day amazing! The pictures are stunning and capture our personalities perfectly!
Laura
Laura Sent on 10/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Dawn M Gibson Photography is unparalleled

My brother had Dawn photograph his wedding on a dreary, rainy fall day and my then-boyfriend (now husband!) and I were absolutely blown away with the photos. Dawn had posed people, brightened photos, and used who knows what other wizardry and technical skills to make the wedding photos some of the best that we had ever seen. We agreed then that if we wed we would surely use Dawn! Well, we got engaged a few years later and the first thing we did after choosing a date (before selecting a venue, bridal party, literally any vendors at all) was contact Dawn to make sure she was available. We likely would have changed our wedding date just to make sure we had the best photographer in WNY (and probably beyond that!). Now that we've gotten our photos back from our wedding, we absolutely love them and not just because it's from our special day. Dawn and her assistant photographer Brittany captured the best candid shots from so many of our guests, incredible and uniques portraits of the bride, groom, and bridal party, and spend the entire day alongside us in the most miserable heat and humidity until it rained (briefly). Dawn and Brittany were very creative, professional, and incredibly thorough in the photos they took as well as the entire planning process (including a timeline of the day at 5 minute intervals which I loved). If you're looking for the best photographer in WNY look no further, and maybe even consider flying her in to photograph your wedding if your not local because she might just be the best wedding photographer out there! No other wedding photographer we've seen can compare (and her consistent 5 star reviews show it!)
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Catherine Sent on 11/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Look No further!!! Dawn is your girl!

Looking for a photographer was definitely stressful. You want one that understands what you are looking for... but also one that won't break the bank... because let's face it weddings can be very expensive. Dawn is extremely talented, knowledgeable, patient, informative, passionate... The list goes on! She wants to help (and she will anyway that she can) and make sure everything goes well on your special day. She was worth every penny. We are so lucky we found her to capture our most special day so beautifully. We will forever be grateful.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

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Dawn M Gibson Photography frequently asked questions

Dawn M Gibson Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Dawn M Gibson Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Dawn M Gibson Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Dawn M Gibson Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Dawn M Gibson Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Dawn M Gibson Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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